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OV11 XBW

2011 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Beetle52,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 XBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 63,914 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 63,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 56,643 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,382 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 30,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 30,106 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted. under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 30,073 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted. under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,454 miles

engine cover fitted. under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 22,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 11,433 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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OV11 XBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 52,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV11 XBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV11 XBW registered?

OV11 XBW is a 2011 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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